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Big data analysis predicts risk of radiotherapy side effects
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Analysing big data to predict men's risk of side effects could help personalise radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer, according to new research presented at the National Cancer Research Institute's (NCRI) Cancer Conference in Liverpool.
"We hope that our method can be used to personalise radiotherapy for patients based on this risk, improving the chances of a cure and also minimising the side effects suffered." - Dr Navita Somaiah
Researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, have, for the first time, applied big data analytics to information from more than 700 men given radiotherapy to treat their prostate cancer*. This included medical history, genetics, radiotherapy dose, and reported side effects.
Advances in technology allow huge amounts of different information to be combined and analysed at once. This technique is already used in many different settings, including to improve the accuracy of weather forecasts, make investments and trading decisions, and even monitor premature babies.
Researchers in this study** used state-of-the-art artificial intelligence to highlight which information might predict sensitivity to the side effects of prostate radiotherapy. In particular, specific genetic characteristics – SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) – were predictive of a patient suffering rectal bleeding.
At the moment there is no way to adjust doses of radiotherapy according to how sensitive a patient might be to the side effects. This means that while some men are receiving too much and suffering side effects, some are given too little and this compromises the chances of successful treatment.
Side effects include bowel, urinary and sexual dysfunction and can be difficult for patients to tolerate and can persist after treatment.
The researchers suggest that with further validation, this information could be used to create personalised treatment plans for prostate cancer patients. The technique could also be applied to many other types of cancer that are treated with radiotherapy.
Dr Navita Somaiah, co-lead researcher at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, said: "Advances in technology have enabled us to combine what we've learnt from decades of research into radiotherapy. For the first time, we can now look at the full complexity of a patient's genetics, medical history and treatment, to predict if they are at risk of side effects.
"We hope that our method can be used to personalise radiotherapy for patients based on this risk, improving the chances of a cure and also minimising the side effects suffered.
"This has been a huge collaborative effort between clinicians, physicists, biologists, statisticians and data scientists."
Dr Di Gilson, member of the NCRI's Scientific Committee for the Conference, said: "Radiotherapy is a cornerstone of successful cancer treatment for thousands of patients. Unfortunately some patients who have radiotherapy will suffer long term side effects and for a minority these can be irreversible, progressive and debilitating.
"With more patients surviving their cancer than ever, it's absolutely essential to find treatments that are both effective and minimise side effects, so that more patients can also enjoy a better quality of life."
For media enquiries contact the NCRI press office on 020 3469 8300 or, out of hours, on 07050 264 059.
*Researchers performed a fully integrative analysis of data collected during the Cancer Research UK funded CHHiP trial (Conventional or hypofractionated high dose intensity modulated radiotherapy for prostate cancer). This includes clinician- and patient-reported outcomes, co-morbidities, dose delivery and genetic data. The methodology was applied to 721 patients (out of 3,212 recruited) with complete data profiles.
**The researchers are supported by the CRUK Centre at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, the CRUK CTU programme grant, The Heather Beckwith Charitable Settlement, The John L Beckwith Charitable Trust and the ICR Team Science award. The RAPPER/PRACTICAL consortia provided access to genotyping data.
Prostate cancer treatment approved in England


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It is most likely a connection issue, I had a ss dual twisted coil drop out of temp control recently and it was just a post screw that needed tightening, also 510 adjustment on atties and the 510 connections in the device are worth checking.
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If you're having problems with the device going out of TC mode and you are 100% sure you have the right settings in Escribe (316L stainless steel profile downloaded from Steam Engine, imported and set to a profile in Escribe; uploaded, and activated as a profile on your device) you might want to contact the retailer.
I'm currently using 316L without any problems on my DNA 75 chip.


Nicki Minaj launches her invasion on hip-hop with the Hype Williams-directed video for "Massive Attack," the first single from her Young Money debut. Lil Wayne's protégée storms the desert in a pink Lamborghini, gets chased by a helicopter, and rumbles in the jungle with producer Sean Garrett. And what's Barbie without her very own sidekick? The style chameleon rides shotgun with partner in crime Amber Rose. Run for cover.


Of course the 7th day of the week, "Sun" day, was declared Holy.
Collectively people in the know consider a ph slightly higher than 7 would be perfect for blood or plasma to be alkaline. Although I do not entirely disagree with this assessment, there are many variables and caveat's that ought be known.
Seven, none the less, is known to be exactly neutral when determining alkalinity of water. We know also there are, 7 Primary bodily functions. Respiration, circulatory, assimilation, excretion, reproduction, sensation, reaction, = 7.
Personally though, I have never even glanced at such a movie representing so much moronic behavior from human beings that appear to be men. Yet know this much about the loss of what appears to be another thoughtful person.
007 has extremely deep roots.
However, when closer attention is paid to even the largest of tragedies, hoaxes or not, there is seemingly always someone present whom is mentioning this book.
The number 7 is also mentioned over 550 times in the Bible, I know because I highlighted them.
There is unlimited knowledge embedded in the Nursery Rhymes of old. Also there are, 7 cavities in the human head.
2 eyes, two nostrils, two ears, mouth, =7.
Moreover, 7 is the only number in the English language that has two syllables. With one exception, if we include zero which means none, nought, or nill, the exact opposite of the meaning of, you guessed it, 7.
As much as I love Iron, the way it feels in my hands while building my physique with it, I am grateful to be coming out of the Iron Age humanity has been in fact drowning in outside the weight rooms. Iron being heavy and thick, iron attracts oxidation and this breakdown, causes people to live in acidity.
We are moving directly back to full unadulterated awareness, some much faster than others, and it cannot come soon enough for me.
We also know, 7 Stars comprise the Big Dipper. These 7 stars point directly to the north star which guides captains at sea to this day, and throughout all of history, as well as the 3 wise man in biblical tales.
The supposed brains of the team, where the decisions are made.
There are other numbers as well that continue to dominate the entire world such as 12, 13, and of course 9, 11, and 33 which is coming next.
When this life-giving oil is permitted through vitalism to reach this sacred area, millions of brain cells awaken and thus we become enlightened.
Proving once again there is a lot more to our story of existence than what most all people all are being misled to believe.


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Flatirons Community Church, One of the Country's Largest Churches, Upgrades to Panasonic VariCam LT CineLive Camera Systems for Live Production/Broadcast of Worship Services
AU-EVA1 5.7K Handhelds Deployed on Dolly and Jib for Capture of Wide Shots
NEWARK, NJ (September 24, 2019) – Flatirons Community Church (Lafayette, CO), ranked by Outreach magazine as the 11th largest church in the United States, has upgraded to Panasonic VariCam LT cameras with CineLive, as well as AU-EVA1 5.7K handheld cameras, for live production of weekly worship services. In partnership with Summit Integrated Systems, the church invested in a total of seven VariCam LTs and two AU-EVA1s in a large-scale replacement of their video system.
With its main broadcast campus in Lafayette, Colorado, Flatirons regularly sees more than 18,000 attendees per weekend over its five campuses, plus online live broadcasts on Facebook and YouTube. The church's satellite sites are located in Denver, Aurora, Longmont, and Golden.
Flatirons' 168,000 sq.ft. Lafayette venue houses the main auditorium, which can hold 4,300 people, plus overflow in the lobby of up to 2,000 people. This location's 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday worship services are broadcast live to satellite campuses, social media platforms and the church's web site, https://www.flatironschurch.com/. Typical weekend services feature modern worship music, alongside a Biblically-based spoken message. The music is not limited to conventional worship songs, but includes secular songs by popular bands such as Imagine Dragons, Foo Fighters, Muse, Coldplay and more.
Robb MacTavish, Flatirons' Live Production Director, said that the move to the VariCam LTs with CineLive has resulted in "more cinematic, modern worship experiences that appear highly post-produced but are, in fact, live."
"Flatirons is proud of its legacy of cinema cameras being used in live production, which dates back to 2013," MacTavish said. "A main driver behind our investment in the VariCam LTs was the requirement for minimal latency due to a switch from projection to ROE LED displays for IMAG, which added about two frames of latency into our new 1080/59.94p workflow. With the new setup, we're only experiencing four frames of latency end-to-end (two frames from our cameras and two frames from our LED displays)."
"The VariCam LTs are especially feature-rich; beyond the cinema look and feel, and low latency from the camera's clean feed, we also utilize the ability to switch frame rates in-camera," he continued, noting that worship productions deploy the 1080/59.94p format for a more lifelike teaching experience, with an effortless switch to 23.98p for a filmic rendition of musical performances.
MacTavish added that teaming the VariCam LTs with Panasonic's AK-HRP1000 Remote Operating Panels "puts professional grade, tactile control of the cameras in the hands of our shaders, allowing camera operators to concentrate on shot composition and movement."
"Also, we make extensive use of the 'dirty' feed out of the camera to relay on-screen menu detail to our shader positions, with a clean feed going to the switcher."
The VariCam LT and AK-HRP1000 combination is referred to as CineLive and allows complete control and shading of the camera from the control room. While the CineLive system is capable of 4K internal recording and live HD output, Flatirons currently utilizes the 1080p output to interface with two 24' by 12' LED screens and broadcasting services. MacTavish anticipates a future upgrade to 1080/59.94p HDR production as Panasonic's feature rich technology continues to evolve.
In terms of VariCam LTs' placement in the main auditorium, Camera 1 is a locked down stage-wide shot, Camera 2 is on the center line 78' from the stage, Camera 3 is a slash camera used for angle shots from Front of House right, Cameras 4 and 5 are placed approximately 24' from the stage for angle shots from the left and right, and Cameras 6 and 7 are used handheld on stage left and right for close-ups of musicians and instruments. One AU-EVA1 is used on a 21' dolly track at Front of House, and the second is used on a jib that is placed in various locations throughout the auditorium.
The VariCam LTs are outfitted with Fujinon Cabrio S35 lenses, including the XK6x20 (T3.5/20-120mm), ZK12x25 (T3.5/25-300mm) and ZK3.5x85 (T2.9-4.0/85-300mm) models, as well as Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 lenses and (for the LTs used handheld) a selection of Rokinon 35, 50, and 85mm prime lenses, and the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens. The AU-EVA1s use Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (dolly) and Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM (jib) lenses.
MacTavish said that the AU-EVA1s were providing cost-efficient capture of wider shots, with ease-of-use for operators and versatile iPad control for live shading.
MacTavish supervises four full-time staff, who oversee all aspects of the live weekend worship experience (except audio). "However, 98% of our operators are volunteers, and training on these latest Panasonic cameras was simple," he added. "Panasonic has delivered excellent support throughout the upgrade process and has worked closely with us to fine tune our camera configurations and color space."
To view Flatirons' worship services shot on VariCam LTs and AU-EVA1 camcorders, visit https://www.flatironsproduction.com/panasonic. For more information about Flatirons Community Church, visit https://www.flatironschurch.com/.
About CineLive
The CineLive system is the unique combination of the VariCam LT Cinema Camera and the HRP1000 Remote Operating Panel. Through an Ethernet connection, the HRP1000 interfaces with the VariCam LT to adjust the camera's menus and imaging controls. Production-style LUTs and CDLs can be used, or broadcast-style RGB controls for live grading. Scene Files can be utilized for presets and quick switching of modes and looks, including switching between sensor frame rates for different looks. The CineLive system allows multiple outputs from the VariCam camera so that the camera operator can view a display with focus tools while an engineer sees menu controls and a clean image is fed to a switcher for live output. Equally at home in 4K or HD environments, the CineLive system can output in either resolution and also record a 4K or HD signal internally for later use. The internal recording can be color graded to match the live output or left "flat" for later adjustment. A 4K image can be recorded while an HD live signal is output, allowing for future archive use. Remote record, tally, callback and return video features allow the engineer at the HRP1000 to communicate with the camera operator at the VariCam LT. For more info on the CineLive system, go to https://info.panasonic.com/varicam-LT-firmware-update.html.
About the VariCam LT
The VariCam LT camcorder inherits the same super 35mm sensor and superb imaging capabilities that distinguish the award-winning VariCam 35, but with significant reductions in size, weight and price. Incorporating this identical imaging "DNA" in a more compact rendition, the VariCam LT delivers 14+ stops of dynamic range with V-Log, and the esteemed cinematic VariCam image quality and color science, as well as the VariCam 35's breakout innovation, dual native ISOs of 800/5000. Weighing just under six pounds, the VariCam LT is the ideal camera for handheld, SteadiCam, jib, crane, drone, gimbal and overall cinema verité work. The VariCam LT offers a host of new features including an EF lens mount, hot swappable batteries, IR shooting capability, a 23.98 PsF output, cinema style file naming, and image presets such as scene files.
About the AU-EVA1
The AU-EVA1 5.7K handheld cinema camera is distinguished by a pixel count of 5720 H x 3016 V (17.25 million), Dual Native ISO ratings of 800 and 2,500, and 14-stops of dynamic range. The newly-designed EVA1 sensor is Super-35 sized (24.60mm x 12.97mm) with 5.7K resolution. With an active resolution of 5720 x 3016, the EVA1 delivers more than 17.25 million photo sites, nearly double the 8.8 million for 4K DCI (4096 x 2160). Weighing only 2.65-lbs (1.2Kg, body-only) with a compact form factor (6.69" H x 5.31" W x 5.23" D) and a removable handgrip, the EVA1 can be used for efficient handheld shooting applications. Because of its compact form factor, it can also be mounted on a drone, gimbal rig or jib arm for complex yet smooth camera moves.
For more information about Panasonic cinema cameras, visit https://na.panasonic.com/us/audio-video-solutions/broadcast-cinema-pro-video/cinema-cameras or contact Panasonic at 877-803-8492.
About Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America
Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America, a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, delivers game-changing technology solutions that deliver customized experiences to drive better outcomes—for our customers and our customers' customers. Panasonic designs and manufactures reliable, flexible and dependable products and solutions to help create, capture and deliver information of all types, especially where, when and how it is needed. The complete suite of Panasonic professional solutions for government and commercial enterprises of all sizes addresses unified business communications, mobile computing, security and surveillance, retail point-of-sale, office productivity, audio and visual systems (projectors, displays and digital signage) and professional video production. To learn more and Panasonic's business products and solutions visit https://na.panasonic.com.
About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is committed to creating a better life and a better world by enabling its business-to-business customers through innovations in Sustainable Energy, Immersive Entertainment, Integrated Supply Chains and Mobility Solutions.The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation. One of Interbrand's Top 100 Best Global Brands of 2018, Panasonic is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region. Learn more about Panasonic's ideas and innovations at www.na.panasonic.com/us.
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Joe Ascione (March 14, 1961 – March 11, 2016) was an American jazz drummer.
Joe Ascione grew up in Brooklyn, New York.
He began playing drums at age 2. His parents bought him his first drum set at age 4, and he was playing professionally by the time he was 12.
When he was a teenager, he was a roadie for Buddy Rich. He cites Rich, Gene Krupa, and Philly Joe Jones as drummers who held his attention longer than the pop music drummers he heard as a kid.
Although he was a jazz drummer, he didn't like being limited to that category.
He performed, recorded or toured with musicians from jazz, rock, and pop music, including Cab Calloway, Donald Fagen, Della Reese, David Grisman, George Coleman, Billy Mitchell, Flip Phillips, Al Hirt, Dr. John, Phoebe Snow, Jon Hendricks, Dick Hyman, Joey DeFrancesco, Frank Vignola, and Herb Ellis.
In 2000, Joe Ascione was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
He died on March 11, 2016 at the age of 54.
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July 7, 2016 New Tracks, New Videos, News
Wild Beasts – Big Cat
After "Get My Bang", Wild Beasts just shared a new video for a song taken from their upcoming new album. The video of "Big Cat", the opening track of the follow-up to 2014's "Present Tense", was directed by Pablo Maestres.
May 25, 2016 New Albums, New Tracks, New Videos, News
Wild Beasts announce new LP, share "Get My Bang"
Wild Beasts have roared back into action with the announcement of their upcoming album "Boy King" and by mauling us with a new track and an accompanying video. Their latest release "Get My Bang" is the first track off their new LP and it is an edgy and gritty track that will please all their fans.


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# TrackComputerCarLineSegmentType Enumeration

Type of computer car line segment.

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Q: Increase or decrease font-size by 1em when clicking button I am trying to make a font-size changer in jQuery.
The idea is that when you click an button with the label "a+", the font size of a specified element becomes bigger by 1em (so if the current font size is 2em it becomes 3em), and the label will turn into "a-".
When you click the same button with the label "a-", the font size of a specified element decreases by 1em (so if the current font size is 3em then it becomes 2em) and the label turns back to "a+".
I've only been able to increase/decrease the font size to a specified value, however, and would like some help making it increase/decrease by 1em.
Here is my current jQuery code:

$("#ChangeFontSizeButton").click(function() {
  if ($(this).text()=='a+') {
    $("p").css("font-size", "1.875em");
    $(this).text('a-');
  } else {
    $("p").css("font-size","0.875em");
    $(this).text('a+');
  }
});

    <button type="button" id="ChangeFontSizeButton">a+</button>

Hello, this is a sentence.

So, are you able to help me code this feature in a way that it increases (when the button's label is "a+") or decreases (when the button's label is "a-") a specified element's font-size by 1em?

A: Using $("p").css("font-size") we can get the current font-size in pixels. Simply divide that number by 16 (After converting it to an integer), and you've now got the current size in em.
From there, just add one, and set the font size.

$("#ChangeFontSizeButton").click(function() {
  var em = parseInt($("p").css("font-size")) / 16;
  if ($(this).text()=='a+') {
    $("p").css("font-size", em+1 + "em");
    $(this).text('a-');
  } else {
    $("p").css("font-size", em-1 + "em");
    $(this).text('a+');
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});

    <button type="button" id="ChangeFontSizeButton">a+</button>

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A: Easiest way to do this is to define all your text styles in em and use jQuery to change the base font-size on body. All the em and rem based styles will inherit from that

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Martin's Bay Community Focuses on Disaster Management
by AirBourne / February 15th, 2011
One Barbadian community is cleaning up its surroundings as a way of making it better prepared to deal with disasters.
A dozen members of the Martin's Bay community in collaboration with the Barbados Red Cross Society and with funding from the European Commission Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO) were recently involved in a clean-up of the beaches and the water courses in the area as a means of preparing the community for disasters.
The group known as the Martin's Bay Community Disaster Response Team (CDRT) has spent the last six months doing a comprehensive disaster risk assessment of their community so the team members are aware of the vulnerabilities, and the resources the community has at its disposal, in the event of a disaster. This Vulnerability Capacity and Assessment (VCA) is a tool developed by Red Cross which has proven itself as a useful means of mapping the risks and resources in communities.
The CDRT is a key outcome of this Red Cross project funded by ECHO aimed at building safer and more resilient communities in the Caribbean.
Members of the Martin's Bay Community Disaster Response Team with the President of the Barbados Red Cross Society Dr. Raymond Forde (4th from right) pose for a picture with one of the signs that was erected by the team.
The ongoing workplan of the CDRT is a direct result of the VCA workshop completed late last year. During this process, community members identified hazards that could affect them, persons who might be at risk, and the resources that the community would have at its disposal for first-responders.
Some of the issues identified included poor drainage, improper disposal of garbage, soil erosion, sea erosion and land slippage.
The team is hopeful that by planting trees along the coast and cleaning up the gullies and beach areas, there will be a slowdown in the rate of erosion in the community. According to the team the rate of sea erosion in the last 20 years has been alarming.
Members of the Red Cross Martin's Bay Community Disaster Response Team cleaning up the beach in the community as part of a project sponsored by the European Commission Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO).
The CDRT was joined by members and staff of the Barbados Red Cross Society including President, Dr. Raymond Forde and Field Officer, Deniese Dennis. According to Ms. Dennis this is the second community to benefit from this Red Cross initiative."Charles Rowe Bridge in St. George also benefitted from similar funding", observed Ms. Dennis. "It was good to see so many people showing their commitment to ensuring that this community is better prepared for disasters", continued Ms. Dennis, "it's not just hurricanes, but this project has used the ECHO funding to identify many hazards and the simple act of clearing the gullies and the beaches in the area will benefit the entire community."
The multi-million dollar ECHO-funded project has been rolled out by regional Red Cross National Societies in 13 Caribbean countries. Two communities – Charles Rowe Bridge and Martin's Bay have benefitted from the first phase of the programme executed by the Barbados Red Cross Society.
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United Arab Emirates says 5 diplomats killed in Afghan blast
Published On: January 11, 2017 12:15 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Afghan security forces inspect the site of two large bombings in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017.
KABUL, Afghanistan, Jan 11: The United Arab Emirates says five of its diplomats were killed in a bombing in Kandahar, Afghanistan, the previous day.
The UAE said on Wednesday it will fly the nation's flags at half-mast in their honor.
Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE's prime minister and vice president, said on Twitter that "there is no human, moral or religious justification for the bombing and killing of people trying to help" others.
Afghan officials previously said the blast killed five people and wounded 12. Among the wounded were Kandahar Gov. Homayun Azizia, as well as UAE Ambassador Juma Mohammed Abdullah al-Kaabi.
The Taliban issued a statement Wednesday saying they did not plant the bomb, instead blaming an "internal local rivalry" for the attack.
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KABUL, Jan 27: A bomb hidden in an ambulance killed at least 40 people and wounded about 140 in Afghanistan...
11 die in Afghan roadside blast; militants hit eastern city
KABUL, July 31: A roadside bombing hit a passenger bus in western Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing at least 11 people,...
Afghan official: Taliban governor among 14 killed in clashes
KABUL, Afghanistan, April 19: Afghan officials say 14 Taliban fighters, including the shadow governor of the northern Baghlan province, have been...


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The Idealist philosopher Hegel thought that material reality stemmed from ideas, and that without them reality is just a jumble of uninterpreted sensory inputs.
Karl Marx took this philosophy and flipped it. He believed that people's ideas, their beliefs, the way they viewed the World and other people, were determined by the material conditions of their existence.
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Tumbleweeds (1999)
Starring Janet McTeer, Kimberly J. BrownRated PG-13
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OUR WORD TO PARENTS:
The following is a brief look at the content found in this PG-13 rated drama. Profanity is heavy due to at least 1 use of the "f" word, while other profanities and colorful phrases are also used (some from a preteen). The single mother has sex with a man she's only met once before and while we don't see the actual encounter, her daughter does walk in on her and her lover fooling around. Other sexually related material and comments are also present. Although it's not a true husband/wife fight, the preteen hears her mom and her live-in lover get into a near knockdown, drag out fight and the mother seems to have a penchant for choosing men who eventually become abusive in way one or another. Those men and other characters show varying degrees of bad attitudes. Beyond that, a moderate amount of drinking, some smoking and some material concerning menstrual periods, coffee enemas and the passing of gas, the rest of the film's categories have little or nothing in the way of major objectionable material. That said, should you still be concerned about the film's appropriateness for yourself or anyone else in your home, we suggest that you take a closer look at our more detailed content listings.
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Drama: A single mother and her twelve-year-old daughter move across the country trying to find some happiness and stability in their lives.
WILL KIDS WANT TO SEE IT?
While some may be drawn by the "buzz" surrounding the film, the fact that it essentially has a "no name" cast and comes on the heels of the similarly plotted, but less than financially successful "Anywhere But Here" probably means most kids won't be interested in it.
WHY THE MPAA RATED IT: PG-13
For language, sensuality and a scene of domestic discord.
CAST AS ROLE MODELS:
JANET McTEER plays an outgoing and flirtatious single mother who cusses, sleeps with a guy she just met and then moves herself and her prepubescent daughter in with him.
KIMBERLY J. BROWN plays her precocious daughter who cusses a few times and acts belligerent toward any man her mother seems interested in, no matter their intentions.
GAVIN O'CONNOR plays one of those men who meets Mary Jo, beds her only on their second meeting and has her move in with him. Although he's generally an okay guy, the pressures of life and trying to cope with Mary Jo and Ava's ways eventually brings out the meanness and some cussing in him.
JAY O. SANDERS plays one of Mary Jo's coworkers who befriends her.
LAUREL HOLLOMAN plays another of Mary Jo's coworkers, a fun-loving young woman with a penchant for coffee enemas (not seen, but discussed).
DETAILED CONTENT LISTING:
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Disrespectful/Bad Attitude | Profanity |
Alcohol/Drugs | Imitative Behavior | Sex/Nudity | Tense Family Scenes |
MILD/MINOR/NONE
Topics To Talk About | Violence | Blood/Gore | Frightening/Tense Scenes | Guns/Weapons | Smoking | Jump Scenes | Music (Inappropriate) | Music (Scary/Tense)
ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE: MODERATE
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Mary Jo's live-in boyfriend drinks during a fight.
Ava comments about her mom having a pina colada once they're in California.
Mary Jo and Laurie drink shots in a bar where others also drink.
Mary Jo and Jack drink a leftover beer to rinse some toothpaste out of their mouths.
Mary Jo has a beer while sitting on the beach.
Jack drinks a beer.
Jack has a beer with dinner, and he and Mary Jo do the same in a restaurant (with Jack also having a shot of liquor).
Dan jokingly asks Ava if he can get her a beer (she declines).
Mary Jo pulls out some beers to celebrate Laurie's announcement that she's getting married.
BLOOD/GORE: MINOR
We hear Ava fart several times in a restaurant and then see both her and Mary Jo reacting to the smell (and then talking/joking about it).
Although we never see any signs of it, Mary Jo and Laurie talk about their "periods," and Ava gets her first one while kissing a boy. Later, Mary Jo and Ava jokingly play around with some new sanitary napkins, putting them on their heads and on the crotch of a dress making mannequin.
Laurie talks about getting coffee enemas and that they deliver a "good buzz" as well as a cleansing.
DISRESPECTFUL/BAD ATTITUDE: HEAVY
Some may see Mary Jo's flirtatious ways with men (including moving in with them along with her prepubescent daughter) as having some of both types of attitudes.
The way that those men (including Jack) react and respond to Mary Jo shows that they have both types of attitudes as well.
We see that someone broke into Mary Jo and Ava's car and stole their belongings.
Ava acts belligerent toward Jack and her mother's relationship with him.
When Dan catches Ava making cheek protruding, squinty-eyed copies of her face on the copying machine, Ava states that she's trying to look like a 200-pound Chinese woman.
Mary Jo's boss flirts with and is demeaning toward her.
FRIGHTENING SCENES: MINOR
The scenes where Mary Jo's boyfriends act belligerent toward her (and during fights) may be tense and/or unsettling to some viewers.
GUNS/WEAPONS: MINOR
We briefly see a magazine cover showing nothing but knives.
Fake knives: Seen in a school production of "Romeo and Juliet."
IMITATIVE BEHAVIOR: MODERATE
Phrases: "Choking his chicken" (masturbating), "Piece of crap," "Freakin'," "Bird turd," "Piss," "Jeez," "Shut up" and "Pissed off."
Mary Jo throws her soft drink can out the window while driving and then encourages Ava to throw out her old clothes with her as they drive along (littering).
Mary Jo gives "the finger" to a driver who doesn't stop to help them when their car is broken down on the highway.
Laurie talks about getting coffee enemas and that they deliver a "good buzz" as well as a cleansing (we never see any such behavior, however).
Ava makes copies of her distorted face on a copying machine.
When he's not looking, Ava gives Jack the "kiss my butt" gesture with her hand and nose.
After seeing Ava take a necessary "hit" off her asthma ventilator, Adam asks if he can take a hit, does so, and then thinks it's "cool."
JUMP SCENES: NONE
MUSIC (SCARY/TENSE): NONE
MUSIC (INAPPROPRIATE): NONE
PROFANITY: HEAVY
At least 1 "f' word, 17 "s" words, 1 slang term for breasts ("ta-tas"), 5 asses (4 used with "hole"), 3 hells, 2 damns, 1 crap and 15 uses of "G-damn," 2 each of "Good Lord" and "Oh my God" and 1 use each of "Oh Lord," "God" and "Swear to God" as exclamations.
SEX/NUDITY: MODERATE
We briefly see some posters of women in bathing suits or skimpy outfits in a store.
Mary Jo shows varying amounts of cleavage (often quite a lot) in various outfits she wears in many different scenes. Laurie also shows a bit of cleavage.
We see Mary Jo in her bra as she changes clothes (and thus more cleavage).
Mary Jo and Laurie joke about their boss while having drinks in a bar. One comments about giving him a hand and they then joke about him masturbating (and even move their hands in the typical male masturbation gesture). Laurie then says that he's probably "choking his chicken and aiming it at his little plant."
We see that Mary Jo and Jack have slept together (he's still in bed while she makes breakfast). He then comments on her "ass" and she does a little self-described "fanny dance" for him. He then comments that he's "hungry" for her and the two then kiss with "morning breath" toothpaste in their mouths. As she straddles him in bed, they use beer to rinse out the toothpaste and kiss with both "liquids" running down their mouths (but all of this stops with Ava unexpectedly walks in).
As Jack leaves to go to work, Mary Jo lowers her robe to show him her bare breasts, but we don't see anything as they're below the camera's viewpoint (although he sees and reacts to the sight of them).
Ava wonders when she's going to develop her "ta-tas" and pulls on them, while Mary Jo wonders if Adam has tried to feel them.
Adam's teenager sister and her boyfriend make out in a movie theater.
Jack gives Mary Jo some sexy and see-through lingerie as a gift and wants her to try it on, but she doesn't.
When Laurie mentions that she's getting married, she also states that she's throwing away her pills so that she can get pregnant (indicating she's been using them with her boyfriend).
We briefly see Mary Jo in her underwear as she hikes up her dress to iron it while she's still wearing it.
We see Ava and Adam making out in a parked car.
SMOKING: MINOR
Jack and Mary Jo's boss smoke once, while background people in a bar also smoke.
TENSE FAMILY SCENES: MODERATE
We learn that Mary Jo has been divorced several times.
Although it's not a father/mother fight, Ava hears her mother fighting with her live-in boyfriend and after much yelling and screaming, Mary Jo packs up Ava and the two leave. Later, Ava sees Jack being disrespectful of Mary Jo and the two move out of his home.
Mary Jo and Ava fight about leaving town (and Mary Jo briefly runs away -- but only to Dan's camper).
Dan mentions that his wife died in a car accident (indicating he was drunk driving and thus responsible).
TOPICS TO TALK ABOUT: MILD
Mary Jo's need to flirt with men (usually the wrong kind) and the disastrous relationships she gets herself into.
The mother/daughter relationship and how it plays out here.
VIOLENCE: MILD
During a domestic fight, Mary Jo's live-in boyfriend throws something at her, violently overturns a table and then comes after her, grabbing her arms and threatening to punch her (and hits the refrigerator instead).
We see that someone broke into Mary Jo and Ava's car and stole their belongings (by breaking a window).
A person gets punched on some old movie on TV.
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Massport Awards Annual Scholarships
CONTACT: Richard Walsh or Matthew Brelis 617-568-3100
Scholarships honor memory of longtime employees and encourage Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the recipients of the Authority's 2012 Diversity Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Scholarships and annual memorial scholarships honoring longtime employees Tommy Butler, Donna Rauseo and Lowell Richards III. Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school students who have shown an interest in community service, have been accepted to an accredited college or university and have submitted essay's describing their career interests or how community service has affected their outlook on life. Scholarship essays are judged by a committee of Massport employees and family representatives.
Massport's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarship is awarded to three graduating High School seniors annually. This year's $1,500 prizes were awarded to North Quincy High School graduates Andrea Chan and Yufeng Wang. Chan will attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Wang Northeastern University. The third STEM recipient was Winthrop High School graduate Joseph Francesco D'Amore who will attend Bridgewater State University.
To be considered for a Massport STEM award, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
• A senior graduating from a Massachusetts high school
• Interest and desire in pursuing a degree that could be utilized in the transportation industry including aviation, business administration, accounting, architecture, engineering, finance and human resources.
• Admitted by an accredited school or university for fall 2012 as a full time undergraduate student
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA.
• Involvement in community activities and/or extracurricular activities
The Thomas J. Butler Memorial Scholarship was awarded to South Boston resident Katelyn Coe, a graduate of Southfield School who will be attending the University of New Hampshire. The $5,000 Thomas J. Butler Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who resides in South Boston. Mr. Butler was the long-time Massport Director of Government and Community Affairs and a son of South Boston. He was the former mayor of the South Boston Boys Club, Youth Counselor and then Director of Little City Hall in Charlestown and former president of the South Boston Citizens Association and member of the South Boston Irish American Society.
The Donna Rauseo Memorial Scholarship was awarded to East Boston resident Brenda Figueroa, a graduate of East Boston High School attending the University of Massachusetts Lowell in the fall. The $5,000 Donna Rauseo Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a female student who resides in East Boston. Ms. Rauseo was a graduate of East Boston High School and for more than 20 years was the executive assistant to Thomas J. Kinton, Jr. when he served as Aviation Director of Logan Airport and later as CEO and Executive Director for Massport.
The Lowell Richards III Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Dorchester resident Ashley Pirone. Pirone is a graduate of Madison Park High School and will be attending the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. The $5,000 Lowell Richards Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who resides in the City of Boston. Mr. Richards was responsible for Massport's strategic and master planning activities, including the airports and the seaport, as well as the agency's private commercial and residential real estate development in South Boston, East Boston, and Charlestown. He joined Massport in 1999. Mr. Richards previously was an Assistant Secretary of Administration and Finance and Chief Development Officer for the Commonwealth and Deputy Mayor for Fiscal Affairs and Collector-Treasurer in the City of Boston.
"Congratulations to this year's recipients on being selected to receive a STEM award or memorial scholarship and good luck to each of you in your studies," said Massport Interim CEO and Executive Director David S. Mackey. "It's fitting that promote science and technology and that we remember our friends and colleagues Donna, Tommy and Lowell with a living memorial to their memory – and one that also carries on their important work."
To be considered for a Massport Memorial Scholarship students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
• Residency requirements
• High school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Letter of acceptance to an accredited college or university
• Involvement in community service
• Obtain two letters of recommendation, one of which MUST be from the community service agency where the applicant has volunteered
Students interested in applying for a Massport Memorial Scholarship must submit an essay of 1,000 words describing their interest how their community service has affected their outlook on life. For more information on Massport's scholarship program, including an application checklist, please visit www.Massport.com/scholarships.
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) owns and operates Boston Logan International Airport, public terminals in the Port of Boston, Hanscom Field and Worcester Regional Airport. Massport is a financially self-sustaining public authority whose premier transportation facilities generate more than $8 billion annually, and enhance and enable economic growth and vitality in New England. No state tax dollars are used to fund operations or capital improvements at Massport facilities.


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GA Athlete Categorisation Framework 2019+
Athlete Categorisation is an Australian sport system-wide framework for categorising athletes in an attempt to provide consistency across sports in identifying and subsequently supporting Australia's best current and future medal prospects at the Olympics, World Championships and Commonwealth Games. The GA Athlete Categorisation Framework 2019+ was developed to feed into both the National Athlete Categorisation Framework and to inform the prioritisation of system support to categorised gymnasts. GA reviews its Categorisation nominations every six months and considers only gymnasts who compete in an event on the Olympic or Commonwealth Games program.
The GA Athlete Categorisation Framework 2019+ will be used to:
(a) nominate gymnasts to the National Athlete Categories;
(b) inform GA recommendations made to the National Institute Network (NIN – Incorporating the State Institutes/State Academies of Sport and the AIS) regarding the provision of support (if available);
(c) inform the prioritisation of GA's recommendations around the allocation of Australian Government support through the dAIS scheme (direct athlete support) which is administered by the AIS;
(d) inform the prioritisation and access to GA's provision of support as determined by the aligned Athlete Support Matrix.
National Sporting Organisations review their nominations for the National Athlete Categories twice per year. GAs nominated timeframes for this to occur are after the Australian Gymnastics Championships and after the international benchmark event (World Championships/Olympic Games), approximately June and December annually. At these times gymnasts may be nominated to the National Athlete Categories, removed or moved to a different category.
There are a number of eligibility and performance requirements to be met for an athlete to be considered for Categorisation. To find out more, read the full GA Athlete Categorisation Framework available below.
GA Athlete Categorisation List - June 2020 (MAG)
GA Athlete Categorisation List - June 2020 (WAG)
GA Athlete Categorisation List - June 2020 (TRP)
GA Athlete Categorisation List - June 2020 (RG)


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Daniel Heinsius, Auriacus, sive Libertas saucia (Orange, or Liberty Wounded), 1602
Drama and Theatre in Early Modern Europe, Volume: 10
Editor: Jan Bloemendal
This is an edition of the Latin text of Daniel Heinsius' Latin tragedy Auriacus, sive Libertas saucia (Orange, or Liberty Wounded, 1602), , with an introduction, a translation and a commentary. Auriacus was Heinsius' history drama, with which he wished to bring Dutch drama to the level of antiquity.
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The Latest: Louisiana governor 'grateful' storm wasn't worse
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on Barry (all times local): 6:20 p.m. Louisiana's governor says he is "extremely grateful" that Tropical Depression Barry did not cause the disastrous floods that had earlier been forecast. In a news conference Sunday evening, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Barry's rains could...
Barry's flood threat lingers as storm slowly sweeps inland
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tropical Depression Barry dumped rain as it slowly swept inland through Gulf Coast states Sunday, sparing New Orleans from a direct hit but stoking fears elsewhere of flooding, tornadoes, and prolonged power outages. Though the system was downgraded to a tropical depression Sunday...
Hurricane Barry's rain and floods hammer Gulf environment
Hurricane Barry could affect the environment of the Gulf coast and Lower Mississippi Valley in numerous ways, from accelerating runoff of farmland nutrients to toppling trees and damaging wildlife habitat and fisheries, scientists say. But the extent of the damage — and whether it will be at least...
The Latest: National Guard trying to rescue family of 5
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on Barry (all times local): ___ 11:40 p.m. Authorities are trying to rescue a family of five who are trapped by high water in a south Louisiana home. KTBS-TV reports that the family was trapped Saturday night in the town of Franklin. The Shreveport television station reports...
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Gucci Mane's Historic Comeback
December 3, 2013: Gucci Mane was charged with two counts of possessing an illegal firearm--a continuation in his longstanding legal issues. Facing a 20-year maximum sentence, Wop agreed to a plea deal on May 13, 2014, severely reducing his time behind bars.
Thanks to longtime collaborator and engineer, Sean Paine, Gucci fans weren't confined to his release date to hear new music--the duo consistently issued an amalgamation of pre-prison verses and phone-recorded bars laid over modern production during his forced hiatus. Wop might have been gone, but fans were never deprived of his voice. Thanks to clever production and marketing, his reputation and brand defeated stagnation to remain relevant. Gucci was never forgotten.
May 26, 2016: The key was inserted in his jail cell; the cuffs were removed; his belongings were returned. Gucci Mane confidently walked out of the Indiana penitentiary, revealing a refurbished physique and mindset; he was ready for his comeback--a comeback for the ages.
Waiting upon his release stood dedicated girlfriend (now fiancé), Keyshia Ka'Oir, a new Maybach, docile friends, and a little room that structured his worldly foundation: the recording booth. After serving a multi-year sentence, most ex-convicts would take their freedom as an opportunity to acclimate themselves with the world they'd been deprived from. They might take time to reflect, ponder about a path forward, or simply absorb everything that they'd missed. Radric Davis, aka Gucci Mane, doesn't straddle the mean, he fearlessly voyages forward. Sauntering around the recording booth, noticing the little accents that helped facilitate his triumphant rise, looking at the microphone that elevated his voice from Zone 6 pockets to the global stage--this is Gucci's safehaven, his refuge. This is the only acclimation he needs.
Just one-day after his release, Gucci dropped his first post-prison track, aptly titled, "First Day Out Tha Feds". When Michael Jordan returned from his first retirement on March 19, 1995, he looked almost pedestrian--a shell of himself. Notching 19 points, six assists, and six boards is respectable, but well-below Air Jordan's customary domination. He needed time to readjust. When Gucci returned from prison, he recorded an honest, pensive track that almost immediately re-inserted him in the preeminent rapper tier discussion. His return was marked by intrepidation, garnished by rehabilitation, and sealed with authority. Gucci didn't rebound in typical fashion--he bounced back enlightened, composed, and motivated. He returned improved.
"First Day Out Tha Feds" was the lead single off Wop's first post-prison album, Everybody Looking, released on July 22nd. The 14-track effort symbolized a joyous Hip Hop reunion, featuring some of the industry's brightest, most impactful talent, including: Drake, Kanye West, and Young Thug. These guest appearances represent Wop's transcendent allure and wide-spread influence, as each of these artists corner a different section of Hip Hop's diverse market. Everyone was happy to see Gucci free. However, the most impressive aspect of Everybody Looking was hearing Gucci's varied flows and contemplative lyrical prowess. His thoughts were dictated with a lucidity foreign to his previous work.
Upon his release, Gucci released a series of snapchat videos advertising his chiseled body and revamped diet, anchored by a kale infatuation. His new-found healthy lifestyle translated into a complete rehabilitation, finding the trap god enjoying sobriety's artistic benefits. Gucci might have shed his debilitating former shell by exchanging lean for barbells, but his true form was never diluted. This repaired mentality proved salvational by magnifying his positive core characteristics: his writing and unparalleled work ethic.
After Everybody Looking peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, Gucci used this momentum to escape his comfort zone by breaching new territories. His type-A personality doesn't allow him to be pigeonholed; he knows that complacency is the enemy of greatness. When all's said and done, Gucci wants to be revered as great. On September 26, 2016, publishing powerhouse, Simon & Schuster, announced a deal to release Gucci's autobiography entitled, The Autobiography of Gucci Mane. Due out September 19th, this revelatory literature will divulge secrets behind the trap leader unexplored in his music. Gucci Mane: the ex-trapper, current rapper, fitness enthusiast, and author. Yes, his legacy is embarking towards greatness.
Naturally, mastering a new creative discipline requires increased attention, potentially cannibalizing time spent on recording. "Potentially" is the operative word--Gucci is well aware of his priorities.
Three-months after his successful post-prison album debut, Wizop dropped the commercial mixtape, Woptober. The 13-track tape continued Gucci's assimilation into Hip Hop's marquee caliber, and furthered his narrative: you cannot outwork Gucci, you will not outwork Gucci.
Exactly one-month after Woptober, he teamed up with frequent collaborator, Future, for the EP, Free Bricks 2K16 (Zone 6 Edition)--a follow-up to their 2011 collaboration, Free Bricks. Not even 10-days later, the ice cream cone tattoo pioneer forged a partnership with divisive genre-blending internet sensation, Lil Uzi Vert, to create their tape, 1017 vs. The World. Three-weeks later, Gucci released his second official 2016 studio album, The Return of East Atlanta Santa, further refining his rehabilitated identity by balancing a cheerfulness with his deeply explored merciless side. The emotional dichotomy co-exists harmoniously to create yet another great addition to Wop's impressive catalogue.
Gucci's voluminous output has bolstered his public image, leading to diverse opportunities outside of music. Last summer, Wop starred in the Harmony Korine-directed (director of Kids and Springbreakers--the latter featured Gucci) Supreme ad, which featured the iconic Atlanta rapper under house arrest, but still enjoying his Supreme threads. His colorful personality shines in this ad spot, highlighting his consumer habits while illuminating how to circumvent Supreme's notoriously long lines: "You mother fuckers think I go to the store? I just hit that button."
Other artists have noticed his snowballing influence, place Gucci at the epicenter of feature requests. From Kanye to Kodak Black to participating in his first Billboard number-one hit on Rae Sremmurd's "Black Beatles", Gucci's supplemental value is undeniable, and his presence has transformed from beneficial to necessary. Partnering with Wizop almost guarantees victory. Long-time girlfriend, Keyshia Ka'Oir, is familiar with that sentiment.
On November 22, 2016--the day before 1017 vs. The World's release--Gucci and Keyshia were spotted sitting courtside at the Atlanta Hawks game on "Gucci Mane" night. Nothing unexpected, considering that Gucci has just as much pull in ATL as the city's mayor. But when the kiss cam panned in their direction, something unexpected did happen: Wop stood up, took out a sizeable jewelry box, and revealed its contents--a 25-karat diamond ring. Congrats to the future Mr. and Mrs. Mane. Perhaps the greatest moment of his proposal was the fact that he didn't get down on one knee. He simply took out the ring, waved it in front of her face, and grinned, almost to say, "Come on girl, we both know you ain't saying no". Gucci is one-of-a-kind--both as a person, and a musician.
Most artists take multi-year sabbaticals between projects. Whether they need to retreat to find their creative center, or enjoy more life experiences that will translate into layered work, crafting a project takes time. But as we've consistently learned, Gucci is the antithesis of a conventional artist. Five-months after The Return of East Atlanta Santa--an eternity for Gucci, and a light recess for most--Wop teamed up with super producer, Metro Boomin', for his latest musical installment, Droptopwop. Released this past Friday, May 26th, Droptopwop commemorates Gucci's one-year prison release anniversary. Migos' Offset, 2 Chainz, and Rick Ross helped celebrate by adding feature verses, in addition to guest production from Southside, London on da Track, amongst others. It marks the expansion of Gucci's storied music library, but the 10-tracks symbolizes much more.
In only one year since his liberation, Gucci has released eight-projects, been featured on numerous hits, toured America, gotten engaged, starred in a Supreme ad, earned a number-one hit, appeared on multiple magazine covers, and is penning an autobiography. Most ex-cons are happy if they can secure a job, and uphold their probation. Gucci is an anomaly--the physical manifestation of the potential realized with an unwavering work-ethic, and an intense passion. They say give someone an inch, and they'll take a mile. Gucci is cruising Georgia's I-75 in his drop top, watching the odometer roll upwards, with no intention of slowing down anytime soon.


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Q: VK Andoird SDK отправить документ на стену Пытаюсь из своего приложения расшарить на свою стену документ (гиф анимацию), используя этот код:
VKApiDocs docs = new VKApiDocs();
  VKRequest uploadWallServerRequest = docs.uploadWallDocRequest(file);
  uploadWallServerRequest.executeWithListener(new VKRequestListener() {
    @Override
    public void onComplete(VKResponse response) {
      super.onComplete(response);
    }
  });

Насколько я понимаю, после исполнения этого кода (onComplete(VkResponse) происходит, запрос успешен) на стене моего профиля должна появться эта гиф-анимация. Но она появляется лишь в списке моих документов, на стене её нет.
Как сделать так, чтобы документ коазался на стене?

A: Так, судя по всему не получится сделать.
Нужно после выполнения метода https://vk.com/dev/docs.save делать метод:
https://vk.com/dev/wall.post
Либо делать связку методов: docs.get (получить данные документа) + wall.post (прикреплять к записи документ).


Consumers have a right to access accurate information about the food they buy, and also deserve food that is reasonably priced. CFA supports the reform of federal agricultural subsidies that increase food prices to consumers and encourages the refocus of farm programs to favor small family farmers. CFA also supports country of origin labeling for foods so that consumers can make informed choices in the supermarket.


Discussion in 'Latest Political News and Current Events' started by Number_58, Feb 19, 2018.
I will agree to do so...IF, you let me choose one that you have to compromise and the way you must compromise it.
Show me where you have the right to sell a gun to anyone you choose...children (under the age of 18)...ex-felons, people with restraining orders, people who are undergoing court ordered psychiatric care.
I don't think that is in the 2nd amendment.
By the way...you have no ability to influence what will happen next. You guys should have worked with everyone else to figure out the best way to do something about gun violence. You didn't. You insisted that more guns were the solution....it wasn't. If not this mass murder or the next...the solution will be imposed on you with probably little input from the NRA or the far right.
There are already laws regarding those circumstances. Keep your fascist hands off my civil rights.
I never claimed that I had the right to do any of the above...unless you can show me otherwise. Focus on the question at hand...unless you have the same reading comprehension issues you so love to accuse others of.
What was it you posted on another thread yesterday? Was it "Stay on topic."? Practice what you preach...and quit putting words in the mouths of others...how 'bout it?
Background checks are mentioned where in the constitution? You are inventing one that the courts have ruled do not exist.
Not as long as conservatives hold SCOTUS...too bad for you Gorsuch got in instead of Garland...huh?
Re-read the thread. You brought up the 2nd amendment and your "rights". Roughly 90% of voters polled want universal background checks. Your civil rights are not impacted by Universal Background Checks.
Good luck with that.....courts to now have upheld background checks as well as universal background checks. One of the top republican money guys has now said "no more money" unless they work towards improved gun laws.
And polls have been oh so correct in the last couple of years...right? What was it...a sampling of 2,500 people in the state of New York?
By the way...did Hillary win the Presidency...you know...like the polls said she would?
Boy...you just refuse to stay on topic...don't you?
I told you yesterday...I don't disagree with background checks. I've went through one on nearly every gun I've ever bought. I couldn't care less about a background check. I don't buy guns from private sellers...don't need to, I buy...and can afford to buy...new firearms, from dealers.
Besides...it doesn't matter if 100% of people polled believe something unconstitutional should be done...the 100% doesn't matter...only 9 people in robes can make that determination...and at this time, the majority of those 9 justices favor my position.
There have been a number of polls. I included links to more than one...if you don't trust Fox, I guess you're screwed.
There have been a number of polls. I included links to more than one.
Background checks have been upheld by the US Supreme Court.
Like I said...your reading comprehension is severely suffering today. I have never, not once, said background checks are unconstitutional...as a matter of fact, weren't even mentioned in my post. No idea how it even relates to my post.
You claimed your rights were being taken away...What rights are you talking about?
Like I said...poor reading comprehension on your part.


Books that are intended to launch a series have pitfalls to avoid--you want enough closure to sleep at night, but you also need to want more as the series carries on. Into this, A.L. Shields (or Stephen L. Carter, I'm not sure why you would choose a pseudonym and immediately reveal it) drops a series about two secretive societies battling for the future of human souls.
The Church Builder races forward after one mysterious death, and keeps thundering through action sequences. The FBI gets involved in the life of struggling small-town lawyer Bethany, and closing in on both sides are secret societies The Garden and The Wilderness.
At times, it is just too much for one book. It is definitely laying a foundation for multiple follow-ups, with more information sure to develop on each of these. Further, there are some characters that get a quick introduction but not much afterwards.
Overall, the plot of The Church Builder was just short of too confusing. It was intricate and involving. Not a quick read, but a good one.
I find this one a good start to what promises to be an interesting series of books.
Oh--and it's got nothing to do with architecture or general contracting.


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text:
var test = require('tape')
var fs = require('fs')
var home = require('os-homedir')
var cp = require('child_process')
var EventEmitter = require('events').EventEmitter
var util = require('../util')
var error = require('../error')

var spawn = util.spawn

test('prebuildCache() for different environments', function (t) {
  var APPDATA = process.env.APPDATA = 'somepathhere'
  t.equal(util.prebuildCache(), APPDATA + '/npm-cache/_prebuilds', 'APPDATA set')
  delete process.env.APPDATA
  t.equal(util.prebuildCache(), home() + '/.npm/_prebuilds', 'APPDATA not set')
  t.end()
})

test('cachedPrebuild() converts url to valid characters', function (t) {
  var url = 'https://github.com/level/leveldown/releases/download/v1.4.0/leveldown-v1.4.0-node-v14-linux-x64.tar.gz'
  var tail = 'https-github.com-level-leveldown-releases-download-v1.4.0-leveldown-v1.4.0-node-v14-linux-x64.tar.gz'
  var cached = util.cachedPrebuild(url)
  t.ok(cached.indexOf(tail))
  t.end()
})

test('tempFile() ends with pid and random number', function (t) {
  var url = 'https://github.com/level/leveldown/releases/download/v1.4.0/leveldown-v1.4.0-node-v14-linux-x64.tar.gz'
  var cached = util.cachedPrebuild(url)
  var tempFile = util.tempFile(cached)
  var regexp = /(\S+)\.(\d+)-([a-f0-9]+)\.tmp$/gi
  var match = regexp.exec(tempFile)
  t.ok(match, 'matches')
  t.equal(match[1], cached, 'starts with cached file name')
  fs.exists(tempFile, function (exists) {
    t.equal(exists, false, 'file should not exist yet')
    t.end()
  })
})

test('urlTemplate() returns different templates based on pkg and rc', function (t) {
  var o1 = {download: 'd0000d'}
  var t1 = util.urlTemplate(o1)
  t.equal(t1, 'd0000d', 'template based on --download <string>')
  var o2 = {
    pkg: {binary: {host: 'http://foo.com'}}
  }
  var t2 = util.urlTemplate(o2)
  t.equal(t2, 'http://foo.com/{name}-v{version}-node-v{abi}-{platform}{libc}-{arch}.tar.gz', 'template based on pkg.binary properties')
  var o3 = {
    pkg: {binary: {host: 'http://foo.com'}},
    download: true
  }
  var t3 = util.urlTemplate(o3)
  t.equal(t3, t2, 'pkg: {} takes precedence over --download')
  var o4 = {
    pkg: {binary: {host: 'http://foo.com'}},
    download: 'd0000d'
  }
  var t4 = util.urlTemplate(o4)
  t.equal(t4, t1, '--download <string> always goes first')
  var o5 = {
    pkg: {binary: {host: 'http://foo.com', remote_path: 'w00t'}}
  }
  var t5 = util.urlTemplate(o5)
  t.equal(t5, 'http://foo.com/w00t/{name}-v{version}-node-v{abi}-{platform}{libc}-{arch}.tar.gz', 'pkg.binary.remote_path is added after host, default format')
  var o6 = {
    pkg: {
      binary: {
        host: 'http://foo.com',
        remote_path: 'w00t',
        package_name: '{name}-{major}.{minor}-node-v{abi}-{platform}-{arch}.tar.gz'
      }
    }
  }
  var t6 = util.urlTemplate(o6)
  t.equal(t6, 'http://foo.com/w00t/{name}-{major}.{minor}-node-v{abi}-{platform}-{arch}.tar.gz', 'pkg.binary.package_name is added after host and remote_path, custom format')
  var o7 = {pkg: require('../package.json'), download: true}
  var t7 = util.urlTemplate(o7)
  t.equal(t7, 'https://github.com/mafintosh/prebuild/releases/download/v{version}/{name}-v{version}-node-v{abi}-{platform}{libc}-{arch}.tar.gz', '--download with no arguments, no pkg.binary, default format')
  t.end()
})

test('urlTemplate() with pkg.binary cleans up leading ./ or / and trailing /', function (t) {
  var expected = 'http://foo.com/w00t/{name}-{major}.{minor}-node-v{abi}-{platform}-{arch}.tar.gz'
  var o = {
    pkg: {
      binary: {
        host: 'http://foo.com/',
        remote_path: '/w00t',
        package_name: '/{name}-{major}.{minor}-node-v{abi}-{platform}-{arch}.tar.gz'
      }
    }
  }
  t.equal(util.urlTemplate(o), expected)
  o.pkg.binary = {
    host: 'http://foo.com/',
    remote_path: './w00t/',
    package_name: './{name}-{major}.{minor}-node-v{abi}-{platform}-{arch}.tar.gz'
  }
  t.equal(util.urlTemplate(o), expected)
  o.pkg.binary = {
    host: 'http://foo.com/',
    remote_path: 'w00t/',
    package_name: '{name}-{major}.{minor}-node-v{abi}-{platform}-{arch}.tar.gz/'
  }
  t.equal(util.urlTemplate(o), expected)
  o.pkg.binary = {
    host: 'http://foo.com',
    remote_path: './w00t',
    package_name: '/{name}-{major}.{minor}-node-v{abi}-{platform}-{arch}.tar.gz/'
  }
  t.equal(util.urlTemplate(o), expected)
  t.end()
})

test('getDownloadUrl() expands template to correct values', function (t) {
  var abi = process.versions.modules
  var o1 = {
    pkg: {
      name: 'a-native-module',
      version: 'x.y.z-alpha5',
      binary: {
        host: 'https://foo.com',
        module_name: 'a-native-module-bindings',
        package_name: '{name}-{package_name}-{version}-{major}-{minor}-{patch}-{prerelease}-{abi}-{node_abi}-{platform}-{arch}-{configuration}-{module_name}'
      }
    },
    platform: 'coolplatform',
    arch: 'futureplatform'
  }
  var url1 = util.getDownloadUrl(o1)
  t.equal(url1, 'https://foo.com/a-native-module-a-native-module-x.y.z-alpha5-x-y-z-alpha5-alpha5-' + abi + '-' + abi + '-coolplatform-futureplatform-Release-a-native-module-bindings', 'weird url but testing everything is propagated, with prerelease and Release')
  var o2 = {
    pkg: {
      name: 'a-native-module',
      version: 'x.y.z+beta77',
      binary: {
        host: 'https://foo.com',
        module_name: 'a-native-module-bindings',
        package_name: '{name}-{package_name}-{version}-{major}-{minor}-{patch}-{build}-{abi}-{node_abi}-{platform}-{arch}-{configuration}-{module_name}'
      }
    },
    platform: 'coolplatform',
    arch: 'futureplatform',
    debug: true
  }
  var url2 = util.getDownloadUrl(o2)
  t.equal(url2, 'https://foo.com/a-native-module-a-native-module-x.y.z+beta77-x-y-z+beta77-beta77-' + abi + '-' + abi + '-coolplatform-futureplatform-Debug-a-native-module-bindings', 'weird url but testing everything is propagated, with build and Debug')
  var o3 = {
    pkg: {
      name: '@scope/a-native-module',
      version: 'x.y.z+beta77',
      binary: {
        host: 'https://foo.com',
        module_name: 'a-native-module-bindings',
        package_name: '{name}-{package_name}-{version}-{major}-{minor}-{patch}-{build}-{abi}-{node_abi}-{platform}-{arch}-{configuration}-{module_name}'
      }
    },
    platform: 'coolplatform',
    arch: 'futureplatform',
    debug: true
  }
  var url3 = util.getDownloadUrl(o3)
  t.equal(url3, url2, 'scope does not matter for download url')
  t.end()
})

test('getTarPath based on package.json and rc config', function (t) {
  var opts = {
    pkg: {
      name: 'foo',
      version: 'X.Y.Z'
    },
    platform: 'fakeos',
    arch: 'x64'
  }
  var tarPath = util.getTarPath(opts, 314)
  t.equal(tarPath, 'prebuilds/foo-vX.Y.Z-node-v314-fakeos-x64.tar.gz', 'correct tar path')
  t.end()
})

test('readGypFile reads file based on correct version', function (t) {
  var v = 'X.Y.Z'
  var file = 'node_version.h'
  var _readFile = fs.readFile
  fs.readFile = function (fpath, encoding, cb) {
    t.equal(fpath, home() + '/.node-gyp/' + v + '/src/' + file, 'corect file name')
    cb()
  }
  util.readGypFile({version: v, file: file}, function (err, data) {
    t.error(err, 'readGypFile should succeed')
    fs.readFile = _readFile
    t.end()
  })
})

test('readGypFile errors if fs.readFile errors', function (t) {
  var v = 'X.Y.Z'
  var file = 'src/node_version.h'
  var _readFile = fs.readFile
  var error = new Error('sorry dude, no such file')
  fs.readFile = function (fpath, encoding, cb) {
    process.nextTick(cb.bind(null, error))
  }
  util.readGypFile({version: v, file: file}, function (err, data) {
    fs.readFile = _readFile
    t.same(err, error, 'expected error')
    t.end()
  })
})

// skipping these 3 tests as it is using execspawn now

test.skip('spawn(): no args default to empty array', function (t) {
  cp.spawn = function (cmd, args, opts) {
    t.equal(cmd, 'foo', 'correct command')
    t.same(args, [], 'default args')
    t.same(opts, {stdio: 'inherit'}, 'inherit stdio')
    return {
      on: function (id, cb) {
        t.equal(id, 'exit', 'listener on exit event')
        t.end()
      }
    }
  }
  spawn('foo')
})

test.skip('spawn(): callback fires with no error on exit code 0', function (t) {
  cp.spawn = function (cmd, args, opts) {
    t.same(args, ['arg1', 'arg2'], 'correct args')
    return new EventEmitter()
  }
  spawn('foo', ['arg1', 'arg2'], function (err) {
    t.error(err, 'no error')
    t.end()
  }).emit('exit', 0)
})

test.skip('spawn(): callback fires with error on non 0 exit code', function (t) {
  cp.spawn = function () { return new EventEmitter() }
  spawn('foo', ['arg1'], function (err) {
    t.same(err, error.spawnFailed('foo', ['arg1'], 314))
    t.end()
  }).emit('exit', 314)
})

test('releaseFolder(): depends on package.json and --debug', function (t) {
  var folder = util.releaseFolder
  t.equal(folder({pkg: {}}), 'build/Release', 'Release is default')
  t.equal(folder({
    debug: false,
    pkg: {}
  }), 'build/Release', 'Release is default')
  t.equal(folder({
    debug: true,
    pkg: {}
  }), 'build/Debug', 'Debug folder when --debug')
  t.equal(folder({
    debug: true,
    pkg: { binary: { module_path: 'foo/bar' } }
  }), 'foo/bar', 'using binary property from package.json')
  t.end()
})

test('nodeGypPath(): accepts any arguments', function (t) {
  var nodeGypPath = util.nodeGypPath
  t.equal(nodeGypPath('.node-gyp', '0.10.40', 'include/node'),
          home() + '/.node-gyp/0.10.40/include/node')
  t.equal(nodeGypPath('.node-gyp', '4.1.0', 'include/node', 'node.h'),
          home() + '/.node-gyp/4.1.0/include/node/node.h')
  t.equal(nodeGypPath('.node-gyp', '/iojs-1.0.4/', '/include/node/', '/node.h'),
          home() + '/.node-gyp/iojs-1.0.4/include/node/node.h',
          'trailing slashes should not matter')
  t.end()
})


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An evening with Angela Davis inspired me to advocate for prison abolition for Black girls
Featured, Guest Post
We live in a culture where many young Black women like Bresha Meadows and Cyntoia Brown are unfairly targeted by the criminal justice system
-Stephanie Younger
by Stephanie Younger
About a year ago, I had the amazing and unforgettable opportunity to meet legendary activist and prison abolitionist Dr. Angela Y. Davis. We met at the Afrikana Independent Film Festival where I was volunteering at as a youth ambassador. This Black film festival prides itself on celebrating cinematic arts through a "global Black narrative" and hosts an annual "Evening with an Icon" event during Black History Month. Last year's icon was Dr. Angela Y. Davis. Following a screening of Free Angela and All Political Prisoners, she graciously held a Q&A session with the attendees.
Davis' advocacy for Black feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and prison abolition is inspirational to many, and the story of how she came to be this recognized icon is full of the adversity she faced as a Black woman in social justice spaces.
RELATED: Bresha Meadows takes plea deal, expected release in 2018
After studying philosophy in Europe and seeing coverage of Black Panthers carrying guns, protecting and policing their communities.in the U.S., she moved back to America to join the Black Panther Party. It was during this time that she became involved with the SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee), which ultimately fell apart due to the sexism and misogynoir within the ranks.
"…Some of the guys just couldn't deal with the fact that women were insisting on assuming leadership…If you ask who does the fundamental work of building movements, you will discover almost always that it's women. There we were in SNCC … doing most of the work for the organization. And I should tell you if you look at the Black Panther Party, the majority of the members were women. They were the ones who were doing the work. However, when it came to being leaders and spokespeople and so forth, the men assumed it was their prerogative. Not all of the men. I'm not indicting men as men. I'm indicting the system of gender superiority to which some men did not assent." – Angela Davis, at VCU
Soon after, Angela Davis was hired by UCLA to teach Philosophy as an assistant professor. While she was popular among many students, Ronald Reagan, who was the governor of California at the time, urged the school's administration to push Davis out of UCLA because of her activism and affiliation with the Black Panther party. Intending to protect herself in the face of all the hate-mail, consisting of racial slurs and death threats, she bought several guns.
Her involvement with the movement for prison abolitionist began with a campaign for the Soledad Brothers, two incarcerated Black Panther Party members. After a failed attempt by the Soledad Brothers to break out of prison, Davis was falsely imprisoned for a murder she didn't commit. Like Martin Luther King, Jr., Davis was unfairly targeted and racially profiled by the criminal justice system, but by 1972 was acquitted of all charges.
After the screening of Free Angela, Professor Davis reflected on Trump's America and the continuous attacks on marginalized groups. Reflecting on five decades of her activism, Davis called for a more intersectional feminist agenda inclusive of Black women, Black LGBTQ+ communities, prisoners' rights etc.
When Davis speaks about how the privatized prison system targets Black women, she is speaking from lived experiences. Having authored many books about intersectionality, race, feminism, and prison abolition including, Women, Race and Class, Freedom is a Constant Struggle and The Meaning of Freedom, she coined the term Abolitionist Feminism to acknowledge the circumstances of what it's like to be Black, a woman, and incarcerated. Her life's work shows that she believes in the Black liberation movements, and is especially dedicated to Black women.
Black women are often left out of the conversation surrounding prison abolition, despite the fact that we live in a culture where many young Black women like Bresha Meadows and Cyntoia Brown are unfairly targeted by the criminal justice system.
Davis' activism highlights how mass incarceration is a modernized form of slavery and how Black women fit into it. Incarcerated Black women continue to be unfairly targeted and exploited by America's criminal justice system. Ever since the first Africans were shipped to Jamestown, Virginia in 1619, Black people have enslaved in one system or another, and in each of these, Black women and girls have been ignored in the larger abolitionist conversations.
Davis' advocacy for prison abolition that centers Black women has inspired me to do the same for my community.
The school-to-prison pipeline in Virginia continues to separate Black families and hinder Black girls from getting an education. About a month after hearing her speak at the film festival, I helped to create Angela Davis' Black Girl Coalition with a group of Black women who share my passion for the work. Its headquarters are based in Central Virginia, where the most frequent school-to-prison pipelines occur in America, which disproportionately target Black and disabled students.
The mission of this project is to work with school districts in Central Virginia to provide alternatives to the push-out, through an advocacy group which makes learning skills like mindfulness and conflict resolution as accessible as possible to Black female students in marginalized communities. This project is also heavily influenced by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw's theory of intersectionality, and inspired by the #SayHerName movement, which directs attention to how Black women and girls are disproportionately targeted, exploited and abused by the criminal justice system. In doing so, we want to change the narrative of the conversation around the school-to-prison pipeline and mass incarceration as modern slavery methods.
RELATED: Cyntoia Brown is being failed by the justice system because she's a black woman
As a member of Generation Z with interest in prison abolition, hearing Davis speak about her belief in intersectional Black liberation helped to light a fire in me. Not only did it highlight for me how the activism of Black elder's is still valuable to us, but it also served as an affirmation to young and socially conscious Black people who are willing to be a voice in the community that we will inherit.
When Davis called for a broad, anti-racist and intersectional approach to feminism at this event, she inspired me to help dismantle the cisheteropatriarchy that takes place in our mainstream conversation about the criminal justice system's targeting of Black people. Having a diverse and intersectional narrative can save young Black women like Bresha Meadows and Cyntoia Brown from being inequitably targeted by America's criminal justice system.
Stephanie Younger is a Black student activist, organizer and writer who advocates for STEAM diversity, youth prison abolition and community non violence. She is the creator and editor-in-chief of Black Feminist Collective, an online collective of womanists who advocate for the liberation of all Black women"?
activism, Angela Davis, modern slavery, prison abolition, prison industrial complex, school-to-prison pipeline